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FJ08 SOU

2008 Piaggio Porter

White Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

56,409 mi
Last recorded56,409 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Porter34,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ08 SOU
MakePiaggio
ModelPorter
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 56,409 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge void of tread in places (4.1.E.1)

exhaust box outer casing corroded and insecure in places

Fail 31 Jul 2017 56,409 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge void of tread in places (4.1.E.1)

exhaust box outer casing corroded and insecure in places

Pass 6 Aug 2016 53,984 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Aug 2015 51,282 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 46,804 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fan at rear loose

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 7 Aug 2013 39,271 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 39,267 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 34,769 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2011 23,396 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Porter?

Based on 18,238 MOT tests across 1,312 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
2,557
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
1,312
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Service brake: efficiency below requirements 991
brake recording little or no effort 815
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 628
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 537
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 386
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FJ08 SOU is a 2008 Piaggio Porter in White with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2008 Piaggio Porter models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 34,394 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Piaggio Porter fails its MOT is service brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 991 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ08 SOU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Porter typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 18 years old, this Piaggio Porter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FJ08 SOU is a 2008 Piaggio Porter, first registered on 3 April 2008.

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